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<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Toxins and Immunity

Mike Flynn's offer, pollution problems, House divisions, and more
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Last night, Mike Flynn in exchange for immunity from prosecution in the investigation of ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, sparking speculation about what his testimony might reveal and what his motives might be. Flynn’s denial that he spoke with the Russian ambassador before Trump took office led to his firing last month—the first of a series of departures that have left the West Wing . And the administration, to do?

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